6 h. ago Filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki Stripped and Dragged to Benin Palace Over Alleged Disrespect

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki was attacked, stripped and forcibly taken to the palace of the Oba of Benin on December 28 by youths accusing him of disrespecting the traditional ruler, an incident that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for investigation. The assault occurred at Uwa Primary School in Benin City where Obaseki, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/

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14 h. ago Guinea Votes as Doumbouya Seeks Seven Year Presidential Term

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/Guinea held a presidential election on Sunday widely expected to hand General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, a seven year mandate, completing the West African nation’s transition back to civilian rule. Some 6.7 million registered voters went to the polls, which opened at 07:00 GMT on Sunday and closed at 18:00 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/

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47 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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53 h. ago MTN Ghana Foundation Donates 150 Baby Hampers to New Mothers at Korle Bu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-foundation-donates-150-baby-hampers-to-new-mothers-at-korle-bu/The MTN Ghana Foundation has donated 150 baby hampers to mothers who delivered during the Christmas season at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, as part of its annual Boxing Day outreach programme to support families and appreciate customers nationwide. The donation forms part of a nationwide initiative by the Foundation, which is distributing about 700 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-foundation-donates-150-baby-hampers-to-new-mothers-at-korle-bu/

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60 h. ago Alliance of Sahel States Forms a Military Bloc to Confront Destabilization Efforts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alliance-of-sahel-states-forms-a-military-bloc-to-confront-destabilization-efforts/These three West African countries are under pressure by Neo-Colonialism and Imperialism Geostrategic Analysis Three West African countries which comprise the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have now created a 5,000-person military force to fight the threats of terrorism aimed at reinstituting a neo-colonial framework of governance dominated by France and the United States. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alliance-of-sahel-states-forms-a-military-bloc-to-confront-destabilization-efforts/

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61 h. ago Selective Justice Eroding Trust in Anti Corruption Efforts, Says Prempeh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh has warned that perceived selective enforcement of anti corruption laws is steadily undermining public trust in Ghana’s justice system, weakening institutions meant to protect accountability and the rule of law. Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, December 26, 2025, after the committee submitted its final report […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/

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4 d. ago AfDB and Nedbank Sign Landmark Deal to Expand Housing Access and Trade Finance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-and-nedbank-sign-landmark-deal-to-expand-housing-access-and-trade-finance/The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Nedbank Group have signed a landmark deal to boost access to affordable housing in South Africa and strengthen trade across the continent. The financing package comprises two components: a ZAR 2.5 billion social bond investment in Nedbank Group Limited and a $60 million trade finance Risk Participation Agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-and-nedbank-sign-landmark-deal-to-expand-housing-access-and-trade-finance/

Economics

4 d. ago EFCC Traces Properties Worth N212.89 Billion to Former Attorney General Malami

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/efcc-traces-properties-worth-n212-89-billion-to-former-attorney-general-malami/The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified 41 properties across Nigeria allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, who served as Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice under former President Muhammadu Buhari from 2015 to 2023. The traced assets carry a combined estimated value of N212.89 billion and include hotels, schools, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/efcc-traces-properties-worth-n212-89-billion-to-former-attorney-general-malami/

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4 d. ago Government’s indebtedness to SSNIT reduces Trust investment earnings, jeopardize ability to pay future pensions – World Bank

The report continued that the NHIS presents the most daunting problems found in this study.

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4 d. ago Ghana ends 2025 in 4th place in Africa with highest debt to IMF

Ghana recently received US$365 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the fifth tranche of an IMF bailout package signed in 2022. This is expected to increase the country’s indebtedness to the Bretton Woods institution.

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5 d. ago Government reopens Ussher and James forts after closure, imposes strict new rules

In a reversal likely to boost festive season tourism, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced the immediate reopening of two key historic forts just days after their unexpected closure. 

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5 d. ago Ghana Receives First Drought Insurance Payout Worth US$2.86 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/Ghana has received a total of US$2.86 million under its first ever sovereign drought insurance policy from African Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited to support farmers affected by severe drought conditions during the 2024 planting season. The payout, which was officially presented to the government on Monday, is intended to assist about 109,000 vulnerable households in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/

Economics

5 d. ago Samsung crowns ultimate Akyɛdeɛ Kɛseɛ winner with appliances worth about GHS100,000

Electroland Ghana Limited has strengthened its customer-first approach by rewarding more than 10,000 shoppers nationwide through its Akyɛdeɛ Kɛseɛ Christmas Promotion.

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6 d. ago Supreme Court affirms Alpha Beta Education Centre’s title to Akokorfoto lands

The Supreme Court of Ghana has unanimously ruled that Alpha Beta Education Centre Limited holds valid title to parcels of land at Dansoman–Akokorfoto in Accra, bringing to a close a land dispute that began in 2014.

Events

6 d. ago Wontumi allegedly used forged receipt to mislead Exim Bank on GH₵4m equipment purchase – AG

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice has disclosed that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, forged a receipt to falsely claim that farming and earth-moving equipment worth GH¢4 million had been purchased under a Ghana Exim Bank loan facility.

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6 d. ago NAIMOS clamps down on illegal mining at Kwabeng, seizes excavators and pay loader

A task force from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has disrupted and halted widespread illegal mining activities at Kwabeng in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region.

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6 d. ago Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion following pay package ruling

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's net worth surged to $749 billion late Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes' billionaires index.

Economics

7 d. ago Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal: Tribunal orders Justmoh Construction to refund $33.3m to APSL

A tribunal of the Ghana Arbitration Centre (GAC) has ruled that Justmoh Construction Limited must refund US$33.3 million to Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL), representing the outstanding balance of advance mobilisation paid for the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) project.

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7 d. ago Mahama directs release of GH¢1bn to contractors owed since 2017

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Ministry of Finance to release GH¢1 billion to pay contractors who have been owed by the state since 2017, with the disbursement expected to be completed before Christmas.

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8 d. ago Armed Forces College Honours Buipewura with Leadership Study

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/armed-forces-college-honours-buipewura-with-leadership-study/The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College presented a comprehensive leadership study on Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Accra, placing him among distinguished traditional rulers examined by the military institution. Student Officers from GAFCSC conducted the academic study and submitted it to military high command before conferring it on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/armed-forces-college-honours-buipewura-with-leadership-study/

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